India’s Next Tech Leap Must Be Responsible and Inclusive, Say Industry Leaders

India’s Next Tech Leap Must Be Responsible and Inclusive, Say Industry Leaders

India’s Next Tech Leap Must Be Responsible and Inclusive, Say Industry Leaders India is observing National Technology Day 2026 at a time when technology is shaping nearly every part of daily life, from payments and logistics to artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and manufacturing. Celebrated annually on May 11, National Technology Day commemorates the Pokhran-II nuclear…

Sony sees AI as a ‘powerful tool’ and already used AI animation tech in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered

Sony sees AI as a ‘powerful tool’ and already used AI animation tech in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered

In a recently released corporate strategy presentation, Hideaki Nishino, President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, detailed the company’s approach to using AI in game development. Nishino described AI as a “powerful tool” to support Sony’s mission to become the best place to play and publish. The presentation specifically mentions automating workflows, improving productivity, and…

Streaming, Startups, and the New Digital Playground: How Tech Is Rewriting Entertainment

Streaming, Startups, and the New Digital Playground: How Tech Is Rewriting Entertainment

The Evolution of Entertainment in a Startup-Driven World Entertainment has undergone a massive transformation over the past decade, shifting from traditional television formats to dynamic, on-demand digital experiences. Streaming platforms, content creators, and tech startups are now at the center of how audiences consume media. This shift has not only changed viewing habits but also…

Tech Briefs: Generative AI’s content thirst, entrepreneur center opens in Blacksburg, state to fund EV charging infrastructure

Tech Briefs: Generative AI’s content thirst, entrepreneur center opens in Blacksburg, state to fund EV charging infrastructure

Hi Cardinal readers, and thanks for scoping the latest edition of Tech Briefs, a weekly batch of items covering the digital and life sciences landscapes. The roundup goes live on Wednesdays. Got tips and/or questions? Reach out to me via tad@cardinalnews.org. Hackers’ work stealing, exploiting images is cheaper, simpler in generative AI era  There is…

Cyprus minister visits US amid sustained push to bolster tech and business ties

Cyprus minister visits US amid sustained push to bolster tech and business ties

Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou has travelled to the United States for a working visit, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations in innovation and technology. The deputy ministry confirmed the visit in a post on Monday, stating that the trip forms part of ongoing efforts to deepen cooperation between Cyprus and…

The AI Stack Every Tech Professional Needs in 2026

The AI Stack Every Tech Professional Needs in 2026

The AI landscape has shifted from “interesting experiment” to “professional necessity.” In 2026, tech professionals who aren’t actively using AI tools aren’t just missing out on productivity gains — they’re falling behind. But with hundreds of AI tools flooding the market, the real question isn’t *whether* to use AI. It’s *which* tools actually belong in…

Tech Week Shanghai founding edition to connect global tech players with China’s data ecosystem · TechNode

Tech Week Shanghai founding edition to connect global tech players with China’s data ecosystem · TechNode

Tech Week Shanghai is set to make its debut in Shanghai on May 6 and 7, bringing together enterprise technology leaders, exhibitors, policymakers and industry practitioners across cloud computing, cybersecurity, data center infrastructure, data governance, data services, artificial intelligence and enterprise digital transformation. At a glance Date: May 6–7, 2026 Venue: Kerry Hotel Shanghai Focus…